Anaheim Ducks vs Detroit Red Wings Head-to-Head

Wings built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 36 of 49 decided meetings (73%) (plus 7 ties). In the shootout era they are 40-35 against each other (53% Wings). 7 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Postseason history is deep: 32 playoff games between the two franchises. Games average a 1.9-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Wings' 5-goal win. The 2000s produced the deepest sample with 53 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1993, so the rivalry has spanned 32 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Wings won 6-3 on Nov 13, 2025.